Streamflation: Netflix, Disney and More Bet You’ll Pay Up

WSJ Tech News Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

News, Tech News

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🗓️ 30 August 2023

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Have you noticed the cost of streaming services going up? Reporter Robbie Whelan explains what’s behind “streamflation.” Plus, scientists say natural disasters are getting worse. WSJ personal-tech reporter Cordilia James joins host Zoe Thomas with tips on how to prepare your smartphone and more before devastation strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Getting money from clients can feel I'm trying to wrestle honey from a grisly bear.
0:04.2	That hasn't eaten in days.
0:06.4	While an emorous skunk clings to your leg.
0:08.5	Not now, scusky.
0:09.6	But with zero online invoice payments through Stripe & Go Cardless,
0:12.5	you can give customers more ways to pay and keep your cash flow flowing.
0:16.7	Soon, rather than wrestling a grisly bear,
0:18.8	it feels more like you're cuddling a koala bear.
0:21.9	On a really soft sofa, while watching a favourite soap.
0:24.8	Oh God, believe she was his mother.
0:27.3	The healthy business search zeroed within eggs.
0:34.1	Welcome to Tech News briefing.
0:35.7	It's Wednesday, August 30th.
0:37.9	I'm Zoe Thomas for the Wall Street Journal.
0:41.2	The intensity of recent natural disasters and the projection by scientists
0:45.8	that more storms and wildfires are on the way
0:48.8	have a lot of people wondering how to prepare before devastation hits.
0:54.3	Our personal tech reporter, Cordelia James,
0:56.5	is going to join us with some tips to protect your tech
0:59.7	if you're in the path of a natural disaster.
1:02.9	Plus, the cost of streaming your favourite movies and shows is going up.
1:07.6	Robbie Wheelin, who covers the business of Hollywood,
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